MH370 flew as low as 1,500m to avoid detection, says paper — The Malaysian Insider - 11 hrs ago — As the search for the missing flight MH370 enters its 10th day with few clues as to its whereabouts, the New Straits Times said today the Boeing 777-200ER dropped 5,000 feet (1,500m) to evade commercial radar detection.

That Old-Time Whistle — There are many negative things you can say about Paul Ryan, chairman of the House Budget Committee and the G.O.P.'s de facto intellectual leader. But you have to admit that he's a very articulate guy, an expert at sounding as if he knows what he's talking about.

State TV says Russia could turn US to ‘radioactive ash’ — Moscow (AFP) - A leading anchor on Russian state television on Sunday described Russia as the only country capable of turning the United States into “radioactive ash”, in an incendiary comment at the height of tensions over the Crimea referendum.

Joe Scarborough for President? Sure, Why Not? — The MSNBC host has Beltway buzz for his flirtation with the 2016 presidential race. Republican primary voters may be a different story. — NASHUA, N.H.—In the end, Joe Scarborough's name wasn't on the ballot for the presidential straw poll …

We're young, but we aren't stupid — The White House is desperate to sign up Nevada's Millennials for Obamacare. With the March 31 enrollment deadline closing fast, the latest figures show that only 22 percent of the state's Obamacare sign-ups are between ages 18 and 34.

Democrats Must Run on Obamacare in November — In light of their loss in Florida's special election, Democrats need to adopt a new political approach and emphasize the popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act. — In the wake of Democrat Alex Sink's narrow loss in the special congressional election …

The Hidden Rot in the Jobs Numbers — Hours worked are declining, resulting in the equivalent of a net loss of 100,000 jobs since September. — Most commentators viewed the February jobs report released on March 7 as good news, indicating that the labor market is on a favorable growth path.

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